Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

On May 3rd, 2024, at approximately 10:23pm, deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Lone Oak Rd. The vehicle was a 2011 Mitsubishi passenger car.

During the investigation, it was discovered that the operator, 57-year-old James D. Hicks of Paducah, Ky, was in possession of a quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine and other items related to Drug Paraphernalia.

James D. Hicks was arrested and transported to the McCracken County Regional Jail where he was lodged.

Arrested:

James D. Hicks

Charges:

-One Headlight

-Rear License Not Illuminated

-Possession of Controlled Substance 1^st Degree 1^st Offense (Methamphetamine)

-Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Posses